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R222 LGH

2018 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,895 mi
Last recorded101,895 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 LGH
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,895 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 98,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 55,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,446 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 52,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits cat missing from system (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,111 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 39,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tire heavily perished in tred block

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,853 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 36,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,914 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,868 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,298 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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R222 LGH is a 2018 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R222 LGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 8 years old, this Abarth 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R222 LGH registered?

R222 LGH is a 2018 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is R222 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 LGH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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